Economic Development

Building a Nationally Recognized Economy

Fort Wayne-Allen County is the economic engine of the Northeast Indiana region, located between the Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis metro areas. We are building a nationally recognized economy with our globally recognized brands, collaborative leadership, and undeniable downtown momentum.

Annual graduates from Tier 1 and Tier 2 research universities within 200 miles

#2

State rank for cost of doing business
(CNBC, 2017)

$1.65B

Fortune 500 company investments made in Allen County in 2015 and 2016 - Berkshire Hathaway, GM, UPS, Michelin, Walmart, Dana, and others

Found in Fort Wayne

These organizations and more are proud to call Fort Wayne – Allen County home.

TESTIMONIALS

"We appreciate the community's commitment to investing in the benefit of its citizens and businesses in the area. Having a good quality of life for our hard-working employees is critically important, as meeting their expectations helps keep our business prosperous."